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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,760.39, 383,309.34 and 150,435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,760.39, 383,309.34 and 150,435.98 is: 207,601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,760.39 : 383,309.34 = 150,435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,760.39/383,309.34 = 150,435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,760.39x = 383,309.34 × 150,435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,760.39x = 57,663,517,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,517,742.00/277,760.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,601.66

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